Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds
Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds

75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia

Master of Science (Biology and Chemical Sciences) (006261G)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

In the Master of Science, students will deepen their knowledge on a chosen topic within the biology and chemical sciences field through independent, sustained and academically supervised research. With the guidance and supervision of Deakin University's internationally recognized research staff in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, students will undertake research to develop an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas.

By generating a substantial contribution to knowledge in students' chosen area – in the form of a thesis of up to 50,000 words – they will become an expert in their field and advance their career prospects. Although the focus of the degree is on research, students will also complete at least one unit of coursework.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Program Intakes

Open date

September 1, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

Open date

October 1, 2025

Submission deadline

April 1, 2026

Open date

October 25, 2025

Submission deadline

May 1, 2026

Open date

December 1, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

Open date

January 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Open date

February 1, 2026

Submission deadline

August 1, 2026

Open date

March 1, 2026

Submission deadline

September 1, 2026

Open date

April 1, 2026

Submission deadline

October 1, 2026

Open date

May 1, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Open date

June 1, 2026

Submission deadline

December 1, 2026

Open date

July 1, 2026

Submission deadline

January 1, 2027

Open date

August 1, 2026

Submission deadline

February 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$43600 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Coverage Fee: $653 per year